Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer

Anduril • Columbia, WA

20h • $112,000 - $149,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking an Assistant Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer/Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) to support special access program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) initiatives in Washington, DC. The role assists the current Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) with managing, directing, administering, and developing security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have requirements beyond the NISPOM Rule, including applicable DoD and Intelligence Community policies, Security Classification Guides, and Statements of Work.

The ACSSO manages security-related aspects of assigned programs in collaboration with other Anduril CSSOs and interfaces with government agencies on program security matters. The position covers personnel security, physical security, operational security and program protection planning, and requires practical knowledge of government SCI and SAP security policies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role also collaborates with IT, Cyber, information systems, and physical security teams, and supports program personnel and managers with security guidance and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience.
• At least 1–2 years of experience working with special programs in an ACSSO role.
• Ability to work collaboratively and knowledge of security principles, including identifying and evaluating program risks and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigations, and communicating security procedures and processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a current investigation, and ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across a variety of program areas.
• Willingness to travel on company business; travel is expected to vary but probably be less than 15%.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement security guidance under applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DoDM 5205.07, and other applicable policies and processes.
• Support customer personnel security program requirements, including validating SCI and SAP access, processing eligibility and polygraph requests, conducting nomination interviews, submitting investigative requests, and coordinating security briefings.
• Provide day-to-day physical security support for badging, access control, and visitor control, and keep SCIF and SAP Facility documentation current.
• Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance, visit certifications, foreign travel reporting, and proposal requirements.
• Ensure SCI and SAP material is properly controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed.
• Assist the CSSO with investigating security incidents, preparing required reports, and implementing customer-directed actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
• Provide security awareness training as required by regulations and customer requests.
• Coordinate with IT and Cyber to ensure equipment brought into secure areas is authorized and approved.
• Assist with ICD 705 modifications and upgrades at company sites.
• Collaborate with the ISSO and ISSM on information systems management.
• Maintain SAP and SCI personnel security records using SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other applicable systems.
• Assist the CSSO with internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments on behalf of Anduril.
• Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
• Maintain working knowledge of preparing and maintaining prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Assist with developing and maintaining the program SOP, Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP), and OPSEC plans.
• In collaboration with the physical security team, maintain program access control and alarm systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as a comprehensive and competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level